Personal loans in Francis, UT

Population in Francis climbed about 13.8% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. An estimated 1,809 people make their home in Francis, a figure that ranks 125th in Utah.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Francis is a small community in Utah, with an estimated 1,809 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook. Judge Francis offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives. Consumer lending that reaches Francis's 1,809 residents is governed by Utah statute; no city ordinance changes it. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Kamas, UT about 3 miles away.

Francis by the numbers

Only a few things actually differ by place — population, area, location, and the Utah rules a lender must follow — and they are below.

The anatomy of a Francis personal loan

With roughly 1,809 residents, Francis is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Francis can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. Shortening the term on a Francis loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

How lenders reach Francis

Francis is lightly settled, with about 469 people per square mile and 53 larger places within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Utah reach Francis's 1,809 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. For a larger market, the closest option is Kamas, UT about 3 miles away.

Utah consumer-lending rules applied in Francis

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Utah, and so for Francis's roughly 1,809 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorUtah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
Source says: The Department of Financial Institutions regulates 19 banks, 22 credit unions, 17 industrial banks and 1 trust company.
Utah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal; deferred deposit lenders must register with the Utah DFI (Utah Code Title 7, ch. 23)
Source says: It is unlawful for a person to engage in the business of cashing checks or the business of deferred deposit lending in Utah
Utah State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer lenders under the Utah Consumer Credit Code (Title 70C) must file a Consumer Credit Notification via NMLS
Source says: Entities subject to the UCCC's notification requirement must file a Consumer Credit Notification (CCN) through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS).
Utah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
as of 2026-09-16

The geography behind Francis

Francis's land area is roughly 3.9 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. That land carries about 469 people per square mile. The largest place in Utah, Salt Lake City, lies about 36 miles away. Within 50 miles of Francis there are 53 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 18 smaller Census places.

Steps to take before a Francis loan

Before you apply in Francis, a community of about 1,809, work through these steps:

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Run the numbers on the personal loan calculator so you know the payment before you apply.
  3. Pre-qualify with three or more lenders, then compare the APR rather than the interest rate.
  4. Look the lender up in the Utah regulator's licence records before you sign.
  5. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.
  6. Choose a term you can live with; stretching it lowers the payment but raises total interest.
  7. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.

In Francis as elsewhere in Utah, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 1,809 residents.

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Common questions

What are my options in Francis if my credit is poor?
Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in Francis is the same as anywhere in Utah.
What loan size can I expect in Francis?
Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.
Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in Francis?
For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.
Does comparing loans in Francis cost me credit score points?
Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

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